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Dzantik'i Heeni playground opens to public
Ribbon-cutting ceremony precedes the first day of school for 1st-12th grade.
5 days ago3 min read


Police blotter for Aug. 18
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
5 days ago1 min read


DOT provides details of Skagway ferry dock repairs, says reopening date still unknown
Workers ‘replacing six anchor chains, stabilizing the terminal float, and repairing the damaged concrete abutment’
5 days ago2 min read


Trump announces plans to fill Alaska’s third federal judge position, vacant for over two years
Both Alaska’s U.S. senators expressed support for the nomination of Kyle Reardon, a magistrate judge and former federal prosecutor.
5 days ago4 min read


Crimson Bears enter week two of gridiron road grind
JDHS football team returns to Anchorage to face storied East High.
5 days ago6 min read


Camaraderie through competition; seven US Coast Guard crews vie in Buoy Tender Olympics
Annual event is the ‘seminal moment’ in week-long training visit.
6 days ago3 min read


US national debt now stands at $40 trillion
The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending.
6 days ago2 min read


All incumbents appear likely to advance in Alaska House and Senate primaries
Only five of 50 legislative races had more than four candidates in Tuesday’s top-four primary election, but there were some surprises.
6 days ago4 min read


Federal judge halts proposed HHS changes to teen pregnancy prevention program
A federal judge in the District of Columbia issued an order Wednesday blocking U.S. Health and Human Services from implementing sweeping changes to grants under the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program while a lawsuit proceeds, but dozens of existing grants that were canceled this summer will remain so for now, unless the administration chooses to reinstate the funds.
6 days ago3 min read


Police blotter for Aug. 17
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
6 days ago1 min read


Newspapers writing the story of their own future
Newspapers used to stand tall in their communities across the country, Alaska included. But now they stand like stricken spruce trees, falling victim to declining revenue and readership, much like trees decimated by spruce beetles that feed on the vital, inner layer of wood.
6 days ago3 min read


Freedom Rock in Wrangell is complete, waiting for site prep and installation this fall
Alaska’s first official Freedom Rock honoring veterans is painted and ready in a secure building at the Marine Service Center while awaiting setup at its future home at City Park.
6 days ago3 min read
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